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Monday Motivation with Rabbi Garfinkel

Rabbi Garfinkel
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Project 613
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Olami 613
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Jewish Identity
Purim
Rosh Hashanah
Shabbat
Chanukah
Chicago
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Holocaust
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Gaza
Hamas
Abraham
Haggadah

Powerful Inspiration for your week...and your LIFE!

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Michael Mont
Mench of the Month, Olami 613 participant and entrepreneur
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Episode: "MM- MENSCH OF THE MONTH- FROM STALIN TO SATELLITES!” Monday Motivation w.Rabbi Garfinkel 4-27-26
Jen Aron
Active community member involved in Project 613 and passionate about Jewish identity.
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Episode: MM- “MANNAH FROM HEAVEN" Monday Motivation w/Rabbi Garfinkel 2-10-25
Jacob Custer
Inaugural Mensch of the Month, involved in learning programs and initiatives with Project 613.
Project 613
Episode: MM-“A LIFE WORTH LIVING!" Monday Motivation w/Rabbi Garfinkel & Jacob Custer Mensch of Month! 12-30-24

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Rabbi Garfinkel
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5.0 out of 5 stars from 33 ratings
  • Truly A Motivational Podcast

    Rabbi Garfinkel is a great host. Every episode of this podcast has taught me something, provided new perspective and indeed provides motivation!!

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    5
    Eliyahu18
    United States2 months ago
  • Amazing

    This rabbi is so full of energy and positivity! I encourage everyone to listen to this amazing podcast!!!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Rabbi Johnny
    United States6 years ago
  • Great information!

    Rabbi Garfinkel is truly an inspiration and has brought me closer to Judaism

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    LLCOOLMICHAEL
    United States6 years ago

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"MM- MENSCH OF THE MONTH- FROM STALIN TO SATELLITES!” Monday Motivation w.Rabbi Garfinkel 4-27-26
Q: How does your Jewish learning influence your business approach and risk-taking in space finance?
He explains that Talmudic study teaches him to listen to many viewpoints, condense them into actionable ideas, and maintain conviction—traits that help him pitch innovative financing models for satellites, rockets, and space infrastructure.
"MM- MENSCH OF THE MONTH- FROM STALIN TO SATELLITES!” Monday Motivation w.Rabbi Garfinkel 4-27-26
Q: Tell us briefly about your Jewish background and how your thirst for learning was quenched.
Michael describes growing up in a largely secular environment, later discovering Jewish learning through community events and Olami programs, which helped him reconnect with his roots and fuel his professional drive.
MM-“A LIFE WORTH LIVING!" Monday Motivation w/Rabbi Garfinkel & Jacob Custer Mensch of Month! 12-30-24
Q: What would you tell someone scared to death to do things Jewish in downtown Chicago?
You connect more with other Jewish people than you may realize and you should come to programs like these.
MM-“A LIFE WORTH LIVING!" Monday Motivation w/Rabbi Garfinkel & Jacob Custer Mensch of Month! 12-30-24
Q: What is your bump up? What's different now?
I have a relationship with the Almighty, and that is a big bump up.
MM- “FAIR WEATHER FANS?” Monday Motivation w/Rabbi Garfinkel 7-28-25
Q: Rabbi, if Lashon Harah is speaking evil, is so bad, then how could you talk about the subject in the first place?
It's permissible to talk about something already known if it serves an instructional purpose or moral principle.

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A weekly, Torah-centered show delivers brisk, motivational monologues and interviews aimed at daily living through Jewish values. Episodes blend teaching on topics like Chesed, Shabbat, Purim, and modern-world challenges with personal stories from the host and community members, plus practical prompts to apply faith, study, and acts of kindness throughout the week. Noteworthy is the emphasis on living Jewish identity publicly—through hospitality, charity, and leadership—often tying lessons to current events and Chicago-area Olami 613 community life. Listeners likely value spiritual growth, actionable wisdom, and a sense of community around Jewish learning and practice.

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